Easter is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate than with some delicious Easter basket cookies? This recipe combines the sweetness of traditional Easter treats with the fun and creativity of making your own colorful and festive cookies. These cookies are perfect for any Easter gathering or as a special treat for your family and friends. Let's dive into how to make these delightful Easter basket cookies!
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To start, preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
Roll the dough out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out circles for the basket bottoms. Then, use a smaller cookie cutter to cut out the centers of the circles, creating a "basket" shape.
Place the cookies onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cookies are cooling, make the frosting by creaming together the confectioners' sugar, butter, and vanilla extract. Slowly add in the milk until the frosting reaches a smooth and spreadable consistency.
Divide the frosting into separate bowls and add food coloring to create different pastel colors. Once the cookies have cooled, use a small offset spatula or knife to spread the frosting onto the basket bottoms. Use the different colors to create a striped or swirled pattern on the cookies.
For the handles, use a piping bag or zip-top bag with the corner snipped off to pipe a thin line of frosting onto the top of the basket cookies. Place the "basket" centers on top of the frosting and gently press down to secure them.
Let the frosting set for about 30 minutes before serving and enjoy your delicious Easter basket cookies!
These Easter basket cookies are not only delicious but also a fun and festive activity for the whole family. Get creative with different frosting designs and colors to make each cookie unique. These cookies are sure to be a hit at any Easter celebration and will definitely satisfy anyone's sweet tooth. Happy Easter and happy baking!
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